Animal Care

Animals are important members of our families and play a significant role in society. Animal care workers perform a variety of key functions in different settings to help ensure animals are cared for so they can enjoy a high quality of life. Through this program you will learn about animal behaviour, nutrition, wellness, handling, basic care procedures, legislation and ethics to give you the required knowledge and skills to be a valued member of an animal care team.

Understanding the science behind what motivates behaviour is necessary for safe interactions with animals. Effective client relations with pet owners are fundamental to providing quality care.  Knowing the proper standards of care for common species offers an opportunity to assist with improving animal welfare. This one-year, two-semester program will give you the knowledge and skills to become a valued member of an animal facility.

What You’ll Learn

• Assist with managing animal behaviour by interpreting animal body language and applying restraint techniques when appropriate.
• Contribute to the implementation of a plan of care to enable and enhance health, wellness, and safety of animals.
• Assist with basic clinical procedures on animals.
• Respond to diverse needs of clients by providing customer service in animal care environments.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, reception, and basic bookkeeping duties in animal care environments.
• Provide professional, humane and ethical care for the basic needs of animals within the scope of the regulation, laws, and statutes governing animals and the veterinary profession.